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Control Line CommunicationCo-Founder & Owner
Jan. 2025Co-Founder and owner of Control Line Communication LLC - We aspire to provide clients the same benefits a control line provides firefighters and affected communities: a place to anchor their actions; direct, effective communications; and a superior team helping clients navigate challenging comms with confidence.
Bureau of Land ManagementFire Management Specialist - NWCG Branch Coordinator
Nov. 2020 - Mar. 2025Boise, Idaho, United States
U.S. Department of the InteriorPartnership Program Lead - Office of Wildland Fire
Sep. 2018 - Nov. 2020Boise, Idaho
NATO Resolute Support MissionDirector Of Digital Media & Content Development
Apr. 2017 - Dec. 2017Kabul, Afghanistan- Provide administrative & technical supervision for all NATO Resolute Support Mission & U.S. Forces - Afghanistan Social Media & Digital Media assets. The NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan consists of service members from 39 Nations supporting the “Train, Advise, and Assist” mission. - SME for all Social Media & web based products for NATO Nations, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan & the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces. - Oversee the daily work performance for a staff of 10 U.S. & International Officers. Providing both feedback on tasks and performance, encouraging new & innovative approaches to training development and professional development. - Developed, designed & delivered a comprehensive public affairs and crisis communications training program to the Afghan Ministry of Defense & Afghan Ministry of Interior. - Responsible for design, development & delivery of all web based content from the inception of project to the final publication for all NATO Resolute Support Mission & US Forces Afghanistan products. - Analyze engagement data for our web based content & training programs to ensure organizational goals are being met. Identify trends provide feedback & recommendations to leadership. - Active member of the “4-year Planning Strategy”, a long-term planning process in support of the Government of Afghanistan to develop and maintain security & stability in the region, as a Strategic Communications advisor. - Execute crisis communications action plans as part of the NATO Resolute Support & US Forces Afghanistan mission. Providing clear & concise communication plans to the Government of Afghanistan, DoD, U.S. Central Command & Secretary of Defense. - Integral member of media operations providing written, recorded & televised interviews on behalf of the Commander, NATO Resolute Support Mission. - Facilitate media engagements with international & local media outlets to share the goals and objectives of the continued mission in Afghanistan.
U.S. Forest ServicePublic Affairs Officer
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2018Baker City, ORPublic Affairs Officer – overseeing all internal and external communications for a staff of 200 Forest Service employees and 1.96 million acres of public land.
• Developed and implemented complex communications plan for the release of the forests Travel Management Plan. • Created and managed internal communications plan for Forest wide workforce analysis and budget analysis leading to effective communication of Forest program of work priorities, goals and future organizational structure. • Active member of the Fire & Aviation Management Risk Summit working group. Produced the 2015 Risk Summit summary report, capturing small work group report outs and statistics from the summit. • Joint Information Center Manager – 2015 Fire Season coordinated and managed JIC staff of 6 personnel covering information needs for 4 major (2- Type 1 and 2 – Type 2) incidents across Baker County, Oregon.
• PIO2 (t) – distribution of accurate and timely information using tools like local press/media and social media to reach broader audiences during emergency management response. Have lead and coordinated activities for both Media/Social Media sections and Information Shop sections on large scale incidents.
• Social Media lead for all-hazard incident management in Blue Mountains. Experienced in using platforms including, but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tweekdeck, Periscope, Facebook Live, Hootsuite, Flickr, and MailChimp.
US Navy ReservePublic Affairs Officer
Jul. 2013San Diego, California, United StatesNavy Reserve Region Readiness & Mobilization Command - San Diego (REDCOM SD)
NAVWAR HQ - Public Affairs Officer
NAVINFO - WEST - Operations Department Head
COMNAVSO/C4F - Public Affairs Department Head NAVCO - Community Outreach/Public Affairs Officer
Navy Region Southwest Regional Operations Center - Planning Section Chief
US Forest ServiceConservation Education Coordinator
Mar. 2011 - Jun. 2015- Serves as program manager for Education, Outreach and Partnership programs for Umatilla National Forest. - Organize and facilitate the Youth & Community Engagement program that reached for over 15,000 participants in Fiscal Year 2013.
- Developed/analyzed curriculum for K-12 Natural Resource Education programs across Oregon and Washington. All programs meet National K-12 Science standards.
Managed a cumulative budget of $200,000 per year.
- Write and coordinate Grant applications for Conservation Education programs across the forest.
- Planned/executed two Career Opportunity camps Managed over 25 employees during the execution of both camps as well as maintained and obligated a $55,000 operating budget. - Built & cultivated over 100 new and existing partnerships with organizations to help build educational programs, complete restoration work and promote the mission of the US Forest Service with an estimated partnership value of $3.2 million. - Operated as the primary point of contact and program manager for Civil Rights programs on the Forest including recruitment, retention and education. Point of contact for policy and procedures for recruitment and retention of diversity candidates. - PIO(f) Trainee – Assist local PAO and Fire team PIO’s in distribution of accurate and timeline information. Use tools like social media and trap lines to distribute the information.
- Perform the duties of the NEPA Writer/Editor for the South Zone of the Umatilla NF. Write and edit NEPA documents to support the two districts technical specialists. Serve on multiple Inter-disciplinary teams as the NEPA facilitator.
US NavyTraining Program Coordinator
Jul. 2009 - Mar. 2011 Served as the primary point of contact for the Naval Information Dominance Enterprise (NIDE), the Center for Information Dominance (CID) & Center for Naval Intelligence (CNI).
Lead the establishment, organization and management of the first Language Training Detachment in the region to support the Afghanistan/Pakistan Coordination Cell by direction of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Optimized CID & CNI production output by vigorously engaging with the Enterprises, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), U.S. Fleet Forces, Production Management Office, & other stakeholders.
Function as NETC lead for executing Fiscal Year Production Goals and Objectives.
US NavyCommunications Officer
Mar. 2007 - Jul. 2009 Oversaw a Division of 17 sailors responsible for the communication & network systems onboard USS MAHAN (DDG 72). Ensured proper installation & testing of 4 new and critical communications systems. Lead the division through numerous inspections & evaluations, continuously scoring above fleet averages. Collateral Duties: Security Team Officer - Lead a team of 10 sailors responsible for the safe transfer of persons of interest while deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom. Electronic Key Managements System Manager – I was responsible for the proper distribution, control, security and accountability of certain highly sensitive communications material, key, and related publications, in order to provide cryptographic security for Naval communications.
Oregon State UniversityResearch Assistant
Sep. 2006 - Mar. 2007Created database of study area and recipients
Preformed data entry of returned surveys
Conducted statistical analysis of survey data
Oregon Department of ForestryRecreation Intern
Jun. 2005 - Sep. 2006Patrolled & Maintained recreation facilities on Tillamook State Forest.
Applied visitor interaction techniques.
Collected & Processed fees associated with the recreations facilities
Completed GIS/GPS mapping project of new Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails
Created a database for recreational signs within the Forest to include specific locations and conditions
Oregon State UniversityAmbassador for Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources
Sep. 2004 - Jun. 2005Prepared and Presented information to High School students on Higher Education
Networked with professionals within the Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource fields
Preformed 2-3 public speaking engagements a week
Clackamas Forestry IncWildland Fire Fighter
Jun. 2002 - Sep. 2004Trained and Participated in Initial Attack Operations.
Constructed Fire Line
Preformed independent and team functions while operating in a Wildland Fire Environment.
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